> Modern society needs to go beyond animal instinct.
Yes, especially when it's a certain minority of "modern" society that determines those needs for the society as a whole. I can assure you billionaires won't be eating bugs.
If you are interested in error-preventing and tamper-proof fund tracking systems, have a look at the UTXO model. Bitcoin and many cryptocurrencies use it, but the actual model predates Bitcoin.
Burn out detected! Ask me how I know :) I went through the same thing and it took me 5+ years to recover. I'm 42, so we're likely in the same boat.
First, don't give up and pick up areas in the industry that require people to actually be innovative and not be cogs in the machine. To me those areas are machine learning and blockchain development. I've dabbled in both, and figured I like the latter better. It's got a ton of hype and bullshit (machine learning has that too), but you are nowhere being a fungible developer.
> Nearing my 40s, so my profile is less appealing to employers, this field is very oriented to young people.
That applies only to webpack/react/graphql bullshit jobs. You should have figured out by now not to do those.
Another important advice - get your physical body in order. That should be your number one priority. Give up addictions (alcohol, drugs), get in shape, get strong!
It's not easy, but it gets better. Remember, when you are going through hell, keep going!
Yeah, I brought it up because my wrist pain completely disappeared after I started getting serious about calisthenics. My theory is that having strong wrists and grip makes keyboard and mouse strain a joke.
I also believe squats and deadlifts heal back pain faster than the fancy chairs that get shilled on this site too. :)
Anyway, can you give me a hand and ban me instead? Your help is much appreciated!